rumitoid

It seems that Trump doesn't care for a Republic that much, siding over governments whose heads rule with absolute power. And in that vein, Trump orders Republican to block resolution recognizing Armenian genocide, a well-established and proven fact. Not unlike siding with War Criminals.

Was it cowardice on Trump's part, not wanting to offend Erdogan, or favor? Unsure which, but Trump ordered a senator to block the bi-partisan measure recognizing the Armenian genocide. Mr Erdogan would likely have been infuriated with Congress’ decision to formally recognise Turkey’s genocide of the Armenian people...or what is the t***h.

And this is not the first time Trump has stooped and bowed this low.

Last month, the White House requested Lindsey Graham block the resolution recognizing the Armenian genocide as the Turkish president was visiting Washington as part of an official state visit. So Trump's decision was to not speak t***h to power but smile and nod.

Mr Graham blocked the resolution despite reportedly speaking out against Turkey’s invasion of northeastern Syria during a contentious Oval Office meeting at the time.

rjoeholl

He hasn't bowed and kissed anyone's ring yet. Instead he told them if they wanted him to do that, they would have to kiss his first......wait, would that be quid pro quo?

proud republican Loc: RED CALIFORNIA

You mistaken President Trump with obama's ring kissing and bowing to kings!!!

rumitoid

Lol, funny. But the fact remains he cow-towed to Erdogan.

rumitoid

He did and so has Trump. Just the facts, ma'am.

vernon

Here are the facts trump did as he was expected do to accomplish what the country needed at the time.
You are one d********g low life .

rumitoid

Perhaps a d********g low life has the best angle.

DaWg44

Trump is not the one who stored nuclear weapons in Turkey & Pakistan,

kemmer

By telephone, Erdogan told Trump to get the Americans the hell out of Syria because he had some Kurd k*****g to do. And Trump did exactly that. The most tragic and treacherous thing Trump has done to date.

rumitoid

Lol.

rumitoid

The meme was widely shared in some circles, along with comments and suggestions about how a president of the U.S. should behave while on diplomatic missions. The hyperpartisan web site The American Mirror, for instance, declared that America was “Great Again” because Trump, unlike Obama, refused to bow to the Saudi King.

These two photographs are both real, but lack context. The photograph of Obama was taken in 2009 at the G20 summit, and shows the former U.S. president appearing to bow to Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud. At the time, some outlets criticized Obama for the gesture, calling it a “shocking display of fealty”

A White House aide later denied that Obama was actually bowing: “It wasn’t a bow. He grasped his hand with two hands, and he’s taller than King Abdullah.”

President Obama’s purported bow became a continuous talking point throughout his presidency, with his detractors portraying the gesture as a sign of weakness. In 2012, Trump used it to question Obama’s diplomatic sk**ls:

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.@BarackObama bowed to the Saudi King in public--yet the Dems are questioning @MittRomney's diplomatic sk**ls.
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Although many painted Obama’s bowing as a sign of weakness or deference, he was not the first sitting president to bow (or to be criticized for bowing) to a foreign leader. President Nixon bowed to Japan Emperor Hirohito in 1971 and referred to him and his wife as ‘Your Imperial Majesties.'” Bill Clinton was criticized for bowing in 1994 to Japan’s Emperor Akihito. George W. Bush was mocked for holding hands with Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah in 2005. Even President Eisenhower bowed to France’s leader Charles de Gaulle. Although these gestures may be viewed as weak by some, bowing can also be a sign of respect:

In an online State Department posting from 2007 titled “Protocol for the Modern Diplomat,” envoys are advised to be aware of greeting rituals such as kisses, handshakes or bows and to follow a country’s tradition.

“Failure to abide with tradition may be interpreted as rudeness or a lack of respect for colleagues,” advises the posting, which make no mention of whether the rules should apply to a President as well.

It wasn’t long before a countermeme appeared, purportedly showing how President Trump bowed while receiving an honor from the King of Saudi Arabia, while Obama had not:

Funny, unlike Trump, Obama didn’t bow to the King of Saudi Arabia when receiving the Order of King Abdulaziz.

Embarrassing Trump v**ers!
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rumitoid

So Trump did it as "he was expected do to accomplish what the country needed at the time" and Obama did it for what?

rumitoid

Really? Very interesting. Please explain.

rumitoid

Absolutely. That his supporters find no harm here is frightening.

woodguru

Blocking military aid to the Ukraine on behalf of Putin so his tanks wouldn't be hammered by US anti tank weapons was getting into treason. Trump has not rebuked Putin a single time for acts of aggression, he has let the Ukraine know they are on their own with Putin, it is a serious disgrace.